“She’s gorgeous, beautiful, fast and famous.” – Douglas Adkins, Author of Dorade: The History of an Ocean Racing Yacht “I was introduced to Dorade when I was a little boy, when my father pointed her out to me at the Seattle Yacht Club. He told me that she had won the Transatlantic Race and the …
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It’s time to get your entry in for the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta presented by Officine Panerai August 8 & 9. We have free moorings on a first come first serve basis and we are making assignments now. The CCYR offers three categories of participation: The “Panerai fleet” is open to sailing vessels with a minimum …
“It’s pretty difficult to appreciate sailing and racing without understanding the past and how we got to the present. Dorade, on the water recreating her participation in these races, reminds all of us of that connection.” – Terry Nathan, President of IYRS. “My first encounter with Dorade was relatively late if you will. It wasn’t …
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Dorade is available for viewing at the IYRS in Newport, R.I. through until Sunday, June 28 when it starts the 2015 Transatlantic Race. The 52-foot yawl arrived this afternoon from Portsmouth, R.I. Stay tuned for an interview with President of IYRS, Terry Nathan, coming to the site shortly!
The Winners of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge in Tuscany Sunday 21 June 2015 – Perfect weather conditions for the final day of sailing of the 16th Argentario Sailing Week, third round of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge held in Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany. After Saturday night’s storm, the Grandes Dames of the Sea sailed …